Coaching
*Whistle*
We are pleased to have such a great group of coaches and team Managers heading into the 2026 season!
2026 Coaches
We are pleased to have such a great group of coaches and team Managers heading into the 2026 season!
JUNIORS
| TEAM | COACH/MANAGER |
| Under 5 | Tba |
| Under 6 | Tba |
| Under 7 | Tba |
| Under 8 | Tba |
| Under 9 | Tba |
| Under 10 | Tba |
| Under 11 | Andy Mahede |
| Under 12 | Simon Kolmoljec |
| Under 13 | Tba |
| Under 14 | Will Smith |
| Under 15 | Henry Velkovski |
SENIORS
| TEAM | COACH/MANAGER |
| Ladies Division 2 | Leo Peters |
| Ladies Division 5 | Amy Marshall |
| Ladies Division 5 | Andi Moneta |
| Walking Football | Paul Lawthorpe |
| Perth Pride Football | Philip Griffiths |
| Perth Pride Football | Stefano Vinci |
| Men’s Amateurs | Chris Nolan |
| Men’s Amateurs Reserves | Chris Nolan |
| Metros Division 1 | Simon Bapatista |
| Metros Division 3 | Andy Hood |
| Metros Division 3 | Ross Henderson |
*Correct as of 17 February 2026. There might be slight changes to the coaches confirmed for the 2026 season.
Interested in Coaching?
At South Perth United, we aim to inspire and upskill the next generation of community coaches. If you are interested in coaching a Junior or Senior team please send us an email. South Perth United is happy to assist in providing formal coaching training and support.
Football West-supported Coaching Programs
Coaches play a key role in introducing and developing players to the world game. Football West aims to ensure that every coach in WA has access to coach education opportunities and that coaches at all levels are appropriately accredited for the task.
There are two coach education pathways for aspiring coaches to choose from – the Community Pathway or the Advanced Pathway.
COMMUNITY
- Short duration
- Less expensive
- Conducted locally by states and territories
ADVANCED
- From 2 to 4 weeks in length
- Intensive, residential courses
- Conducted by FFA at the Australian Institute of Sport